Going out with a bang: Roger Buchko has made a giant letterbox in the shape of a .44 Magnum revolver (Picture: AP)

One man has made sure his postman knows exactly which house to deliver the mail to – he’s designed a letterbox in the shape of a .44 Magnum revolver.

Roger Buchko, 49, of Lopatcong Township, New Jersey, came up with the idea after seeing similar designs online. The semi-retired cabinet-maker spent a few hours every day for four months putting the mailbox together.

While he is a gun rights supporter, he said that the bespoke letterbox is not a political statement and was more of an attempt to showcase his craftsmanship.

Loaded: Mail is placed in a small compartment at the mouth of the gigantic gun barrel (Picture: AP)

‘I put it out there to try to get some work and because I needed a new mailbox,’ he told local media.

The gun, which is based on his own Smith Weston, is made of wood and PVC piping.

Mr Buchko said he had to get a friend to help him install it and sought permission from postal officials beforehand.

Apart from a single incident where someone threw eggs at the mailbox, the gun fanatic also said he has only received compliments about his statement piece.

‘At least 500 people have taken pictures of it already,’ he continued.